Tacoma, Washington vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 3.0% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $48,517 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Chico
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Tacoma, Chico is:
  Homeowner
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  3.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  63.4% higher
  Commute
  28.8% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
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  Personal
  11.9% lower
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